Evolution of Mass Media Images

Lecture, four hours; discussion/laboratory, one hour. Analysis of evolutionary psychology as basis for images selected by media portraying women and/or minorities in entertainment, advertising, and informational communication. Letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
10.0 / 10
Organization
10.0 / 10
Time
0-5 hrs/week
Overall
10.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2021 Online
    Grade: A

    Great class that really makes you think about how the media you consume affects your brain. The class feels like a "sampling course" of various topics: sensational news, body image, stereotype threat, violent video games, social media and mental health, sex, etc. You will definitely learn a lot of interesting facts from this class!

    Professor Huppin is a really awesome professor – he's very clear and organized, you can tell he's passionate about teaching. If you're interested, ask him about his research or movies in office hours! He has a pretty interesting life story.

    The class is pretty easy, but does require some effort. There are two homework assignments each worth 10% that are fairly straightforward. Most of your grade comes from the midterm and final, which are a each a mix of multiple choice and short answer. Both tests will really test that you paid attention in lecture and did the readings. Make sure to re-read the readings the night before the test – Huppin loves to ask questions about the details of readings! He'll also give away a couple of test questions in lecture, so be sure to attend those.

Course

Instructor
Mark Huppin
Previously taught
23F 22F 21F 21S 20S 19S 18S
Formerly offered as
COMM ST 146

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance not required

  • 1 midterm

  • 10th week final

  • 100% recommend the textbook

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